Nayra
A girl's name of Arabic origin with 463 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Nayra is a two-syllable girl's name with a open, warm sound — a soft ending that crosses many language boundaries. With only 463 recorded U.S. births, it is exceptionally rare — the kind of name most people encounter for the first time when they meet your child.
In the most recent SSA release, Nayra ranks #4340 among U.S. girl names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Nayra is a girl's baby name of Arabic origin, meaning 'brilliant, radiant, sparkling light' — from the Arabic nayyir (shining, luminous). It evokes the quality of something that catches light and throws it back — gems, stars, dew drops, eyes full of intelligence.
Nayra is used across the Arab world and among Berber communities in North Africa, where it carries the warmth and brightness of its meaning. It has a natural musical quality — two syllables that open wide and close cleanly — that makes it easy to say and easy to remember. Its nearly 465 recorded births reflect consistent appeal among Arabic-speaking families who want a name that is both meaningful and genuinely beautiful.
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Nayra is cataloged under the Arabic naming tradition. Arabic names frequently carry layered meanings tied to virtue, beauty, or devotion — a naming tradition where the meaning of a name is considered deeply important.
In the U.S., Nayra has been recorded as a girl's name since 1988, with 463 total births. Browse the Arabic names hub on this site to explore the broader family.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Nayra climbed 8080 spots in the last 20 years — from #12420 to #4340.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 155 | #4513 | — |
| 2010s | 156 | #8755 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 99 | #11440 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 48 | #12249 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 5 | #13219 | — |
The Story of Nayra
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2023, Nayra is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Nayra are most likely born between 2013 and 2024.
How rare is Nayra?
Only about 1 in every 109,091 babies born in 2024 was named Nayra — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1988, gained momentum through the mid-century, peaked in the 2010s with 156 births that decade, and continues to thrive.
Nayra by the numbers
- Would fill 10 school buses
- Meeting one Nayra per day would take 1.3 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(33 years, 1988–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 33 | #4340 |
| 2023 | 34 | #4251 |
| 2022 | 30 | #4646 |
| 2021 | 31 | #4477 |
| 2020 | 27 | #4850 |
| 2019 | 17 | #6939 |
| 2018 | 25 | #5281 |
| 2017 | 32 | #4457 |
| 2016 | 18 | #6834 |
| 2015 | 14 | #8314 |
| 2014 | 12 | #9387 |
| 2013 | 8 | #12825 |
| 2012 | 9 | #11959 |
| 2011 | 12 | #9564 |
| 2010 | 9 | #11987 |
| 2009 | 8 | #13340 |
| 2008 | 5 | #19621 |
| 2007 | 9 | #12373 |
| 2006 | 14 | #8590 |
| 2005 | 14 | #8218 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1988–2024